Space: a multi-sensory dining experience where nothing is quite what it seems. A 6-course experience with a cocktail pairing? Count me IN! My last visit to Six By Nico was almost a year ago, so it was nice to be back. Upon first looking at the Space menu, it would not be my typical vibe, but I am all for giving new things a go and immersing myself in the experience. … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: Spiced Roots
We love hearing more about the inspiration and stories behind our fave foodie spots in Oxford and the shire, I chatted to Tete from Spiced Roots, read on to hear all about it! What's the story behind Spiced Roots - how did it all start? It began with a conversation about where Caribbean food sits in comparison to other global cuisines like French or Italian. With … [Read more...]
Half-hour lunches in Oxford
Oxford has no shortage of great food options, but it can be tricky to know where to turn if you've only got a short break in the middle of your working day. So, we're working our way around town to suggest some places where you can great a great lunch in about 30 minutes. Damascus Rose Kitchen This joyful Middle Eastern café is often packed, but if you can nab a table … [Read more...]
Review: Ribs’n’Rum on The Store’s Rooftop
What does summer in the city look like to you? How about alfresco dining with rooftop views of the dreaming spires? A sun-kissed sanctuary above the bustle of the streets? Just add a smoked meat platter with rum cocktails, and you’ve got lunch on the terrace at the Store, Oxford’s new-ish hotel on the site of the former Boswell’s. I recently visited the Store to sample … [Read more...]
Pro Smoke – BBQ Supply
We are well into BBQ season, so I wanted to highlight the brilliant Pro Smoke BBQ supply shop up in Banbury. BBQ is a huge part of my life, not just for the summer, so having somewhere I can get all I need when it comes to fuels, seasonings, BBQs, smokers, and just about anything you can think of when it comes to BBQ, is amazing. Oliver Giles, owner of Pro Smoke, … [Read more...]
